Art Education
Bachelor of Science
Art is a creative vehicle for meaningful communication with and about the world.
Art is a great teacher — revealing patterns in life, providing a medium of self-discovery, and fostering opportunities to make meaning and envision possibilities. The teaching of art is also an art form — allowing teacher and learner to co-construct their understanding in visual and embodied ways. Our future teachers are taught to present the study and creation of art in exciting and meaningful ways. Our approach to teaching art is not simply to have you follow an assignment or perfect a technique, but to find a reason to make art that is meaningful to you.
Course curriculum: B.S. degree / Blended 5-year B.S. and M.S. • Student outcomes • Cost of attendance
Highlights
High placement rates
Fieldwork in Saturday Art School on campus and local schools
Study abroad options include Italy and France programs specifically for art and design majors
Be well prepared for K-12 initial certification
Career Paths
- Art teacher (pre-K–grade 12)
- Art curriculum supervisor
- Art museum educator
- College art educator
Example Internships / Field Experiences
- Outreach to the Advocacy Center, Al Sigl Center, Compeer, and Veteran’s Outreach Center
- Saturday Art for Children & Teens
- Presentations and participation in the New York State Art Teachers Association and the National Art Education Association
100 hours
of clinical experiences before student teaching
1-on-1
feedback and problem solving discussions with faculty
$4,000
Our SPARK Grant provides up to $4,000 for you to pursue internships, research, and study abroad. SPARK details »
Renowned for Art Education
Portfolio option
A portfolio is not required for admission, but we encourage you to schedule a portfolio review to be considered for a scholarship. View portfolio details and register.
Program Director
Alumni Spotlight
“The art education program at Nazareth stands out for how deeply it connects theory to real classroom practice. From day one, I was immersed in experiential learning, reflection, and student-centered pedagogy that directly shaped my teaching practices.”
— Joycelyn Dressing ’24, ‘27G teaches art at Waterloo High School (New York) while completing a master’s in art education at Nazareth